Encoge

Encoge is a form that appears in multiple contexts, most notably in Spanish and in information technology. In Spanish, encoge is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb encoger, meaning to shrink. It also serves as the formal second-person singular (usted encoge) meaning “you shrink.” Additionally, encoge can function as the affirmative informal tú command meaning “shrink!” as in imperative phrases such as encoge la tela (shrink the fabric). Because the spelling is identical for these different grammatical functions, encoge must be interpreted from context.

In computing, Encog (capitalized) refers to a cross-platform machine learning framework developed by Heaton Research. Encog provides implementations of neural networks, support vector machines, Bayesian networks, genetic algorithms, clustering, and related algorithms. It targets Java and .NET environments and includes features such as data normalization, training utilities, model persistence, and example projects for education and research. The library is used in academic, hobbyist, and professional settings to build and evaluate machine learning models.

Other uses of the term encoge are limited and largely confined to its linguistic function in Spanish. The software name Encog represents the principal non-language usage in technical contexts, while algorithmic and lexical forms of encoger appear in everyday Spanish text.